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El Gouna, Egypt Sept 2023

El Gouna, Egypt Sept 2023

Two weeks kitesurfing again in El Gouna. Ten days good wind for 9m kites, four days no wind. Some nice foiling sessions, sometimes a bit challenging with the changing tide - it is certainly a good idea to use a short mast here. We stayed in a nice airbnb apartment...

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The ulitmate guide to El Gouna

The ulitmate guide to El Gouna

El Gouna - Your Gateway to Red Sea Kite Paradise! El Gouna certainly is a great place for a kitesurfing vacation offering great kitesurfing for all levels. The spots on the reefs offer flat water, which only gets choppy in high wind. There is a big choice of hotels...

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El Gouna, Egypt June 2023

El Gouna, Egypt June 2023

Last minute trip to El Gouna - again. I stayed at the Ali Pasha Hotel close to the old harbour in El Gouna's most popular area. Kitesurfing at Makani Beach Club. Four days wind for 9m kites, three days for 12m or light-wind kite foiling. Kite Foil tutorials YouTube...

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The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

During my four week stay in El Gouna, I decided to do a two day trip to the Pyramids with my friend Gisela to bridge two no-wind days. We stayed at a charming hotel located right at the entrance of the visitor area of the Pyramids in Giza. One of the highlights was...

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El Gouna, Egypt April 2023

El Gouna, Egypt April 2023

During the four weeks kitesurfing in April I stayed in an Airbnb which turned out to be an excellent option with 50% discount for longer stays. I recommend to make sure to know the exact location before you book. The wind was either strong or almost nothing, not...

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Once again…El Gouna wind delivers

Once again…El Gouna wind delivers

Once again, two weeks great wind in El Gouna, Egypt. From the 14 days in mid June, we had four days for 12m and the rest 8m kites or smaller. Same setting as the year before, we stayed at the Three Corners Ocean View hotel. We had breakfast only and would not...

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100% Wind in El Gouna, Egypt

100% Wind in El Gouna, Egypt

After five years, we went back to Egypt for two weeks kitesurfing in El Gouna. We stayed at the Three Corners Ocean View, located in the El Gouna Marina. The hotel has a nice swimming pool and ocean swimming access. The food is okay, but we recommend having dinner at...

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Egypt Kitesurfing in El Gouna

Egypt Kitesurfing in El Gouna

The first week of our El Gouna (El Gouna on Google maps) late April vacation comes to an end. Good wind so far, but quite colder than we were expecting! We had a few days where temperatures were way below 20 in the mornings and combined with the 30+ knot wind we had...

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Kitesurfing in Hamata, Egypt

Kitesurfing in Hamata, Egypt

One week great kitesurfing with my friend Thom in Hamata. From the six days, we had five days with good wind and one day with super light wind. A lot of action and fun! The spot is amazing! The huge sandy knee-deep lagoon doesn't feel packed even with 80 kiters on the...

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Kitesurfing in El Gouna, Egypt

Kitesurfing in El Gouna, Egypt

After two weeks of training, we finally reached the point where kite surfing is a lot of fun! We can water start easily and stay upwind, so we have left the tiring part behind us….. We spend two to three hours on the water every day, depending on the wind. It is...

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